Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Bridgers.
Tiffany, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My story really begins in childhood. I grew up in an environment shaped by abuse, neglect, and a kind of silence that made it clear I would have to figure out life on my own. My family struggled in every direction—financially, mentally, physically—and they didn’t have the knowledge or resources to advocate for themselves, much less for me. Support simply wasn’t something we had.
As I got older and met new people, I realized the world was bigger than what I’d grown up with. I never quite fit into my family, and their lack of support pushed me to find stability on my own. I graduated high school in the top 5% of my class and earned a full music scholarship to a private Christian university after making All-State on clarinet. For a while, I imagined a life built around music—performing, playing professionally, building a future through something I loved.
But starting college completely alone, with no financial or emotional support, meant I had to work full-time while taking full-time courses with high expectations attached to my scholarship. My mental health, the pressure, and the lack of guidance all collided, and I eventually lost the scholarship. Without family backing, I had no choice but to withdraw and move back home.
I transferred my job, found a tiny efficiency apartment, worked two jobs, and tried to piece together a life. I still wanted an education, but music didn’t feel like my path anymore. I wanted to help people—maybe because I knew what it felt like to grow up without help. I enrolled in a junior college, filed as a dependent with no family support, and leaned heavily on the administrative staff who stepped in when I had no one else. Their support helped me stay in school and find a direction.
I worked two full-time jobs throughout college, eventually realizing psychology was where I was meant to be. Several professors and mentors encouraged me toward becoming a therapist, and I moved into a private Christian university for my master’s program—still working two full-time jobs, still interning, still pushing through. And I earned my master’s degree.
My passion has always been to work with marginalized communities—people from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQ people, anyone who has been underrepresented or overlooked. I knew my small hometown couldn’t offer the space to do that kind of work, so I set my sights on San Antonio, a city I’d always loved. In 2019, I moved here after getting a job at an addiction recovery center, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Working in addiction treatment opened doors I never expected and helped me find parts of myself I didn’t know were possible.
Since then, I’ve transitioned into private practice and expanded my reach through virtual therapy, especially to LGBTQ clients and people in surrounding communities who often have little access to affirming care. My story has been shaped by struggle, yes—but also by resilience, and by the drive to give others what I had to fight so hard to find.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t been a smooth road. From a young age, I had to learn to support myself—financially, physically, and emotionally—without a safety net. Throughout college, I worked multiple jobs and still needed student loans to stay on my path, facing each obstacle on my own. I sought out mentors wherever I could, leaning on my schools to help me find people who could guide my decisions and offer support.
At the same time, I was trying to understand my personal identity, coming to terms with the fact that I am a lesbian. Accepting this truth was difficult, especially as someone who also identifies as a Christian. I carried a lot of shame and guilt, even though I knew this was an essential part of who I am. Learning to embrace and validate my identity became just as important as navigating everything else in my life.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Tiffany D. Bridgers, MS, LPC?
This is on my website, and I think it sums up my overall business, approach, and specializations perfectly:
I completed my education, in Master’s of Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, at Lubbock Christian University. I have worked with individuals of all ages. I started my work with foster care and CPS kids, at Texas Boys Ranch, in Lubbock, TX, where I also received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Texas Tech University..
I have worked in substance abuse, helping individuals overcome mental health concerns and severe addiction issues. During that time, I also worked in a psychiatric hospital, helping with admissions and providing care to individuals struggling with acute mental health concerns. I also received training in EMDR and utilized this modality during my time working in treatment.
Most recently, my focus has been in private practice, and I have been working to consistently assist clients in addressing individualized needs.
I am fully licensed as a professional mental health therapist, and I am experienced in using a multitude of modalities to help various individuals. I am eclectic and use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and psycho-education to help individuals 12 years old and up.
A holistic approach is utilized by exploring with and educating clients. My theory is that when people can find meaning, support, and understanding, then they can identify true personal insight and the ability to self-regulate and adequately cope. I am honest, motivating, and encouraging throughout all forums of therapy, and I ensure to help individuals get outside of their comfort zone and identify true strength.
Additional Information
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Addiction
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
My deep roots and profound love for music, along with my 20-year partnership with my wife often surprise others, yet both reveal the empathy, commitment, and creativity that guide my work as a mental health professional.
Pricing:
- $125 with insurance for individual
- $150 with insurance for couple’s
- sliding-fee scale for non-insurance payers
Contact Info:
- Website: https://tiffanydbridgersmslpc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanybridgers/
